The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 43,200
€ 45,500
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf R is 23.5 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
VW Golf R
Chevrolet Volt
1465
1799
2027
1439
1787
1987
1799 mm
Width
1787 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1465 mm
Height
1439 mm
2626
4263
2685
4498
4263 mm
Length
4498 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Chevrolet Volt
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1732 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg
Weight Difference:
227 kg
13.11 %
General
VW Golf R
Chevrolet Volt
AU
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf R
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
148 bhp
Chevrolet Volt
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 0 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
370 NM
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
VW Golf R
Chevrolet Volt
155 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
11.7 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 184 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf R
41 mpg
184 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
33 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
495 mi
Range
74 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
130.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
43.9 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
27 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Chevrolet Volt
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1005 L
